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{{Infobox game
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|title          = Dwarf Fortress
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|cover        = Dwarf Fortress cover.jpg
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|cover          = Dwarf_Fortress_Logo.png
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|developers  =  
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|developer      = Tarn Adams
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Tarn Adams}}
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|publisher     = Bay 12 Games
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|publishers  =
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|engine        =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bay 12 Games}}
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|release dates = 8 August 2006
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|engines      =  
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|steam         =  
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|release dates=  
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|gog            =  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 8, 2006}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 8, 2006}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|August 8, 2006}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|dwarf-fortress|93}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|14083/dwarf-fortress|90}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dwarf-fortress--1|rating}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | Freeware, One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Top-down view }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Point and select, Menu-based }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Simulation, Building, Survival, Strategy }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Pixel art }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
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|steam appid  = 975370
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|gogcom id    =
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|official site= https://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/
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|hltb        = 58828
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|igdb        = dwarf-fortress
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|lutris      = dwarf-fortress
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|mobygames    = 196112
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|strategywiki = Slaves to Armok II: Dwarf Fortress
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|wikipedia    = Dwarf Fortress
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|winehq      =  
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|license      = freeware
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Resources==
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{{Introduction
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*[http://df.magmawiki.com/ Dwarf Fortress Wiki]
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|introduction      =  
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*[http://afteractionreporter.com/2009/02/09/the-complete-and-utter-newby-tutorial-for-dwarf-fortress-part-1-wtf/ The Complete and Utter Newby Tutorial]
 
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koZUS2h-Yzc captnduck YouTube tutorial series]
 
  
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==Mods==
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|release history  =  
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*[http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=59026.0 The Lazy Newb Pack] Is recommended for beginners as it adds textures to the game and makes it more accessible.
 
  
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==Where to get==
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|current state    =
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*[http://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/ Bay 12 Games]
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}}
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Note: The game itself is free to play, however there is a donation page.
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 +
'''Key points'''
 +
{{ii}} Many bugs are fixed by third-party mods and hacks.
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{{++}} Extensive modding support by the community.
 +
{{--}} Many bugs and partially implemented features.
 +
 
 +
'''General information'''
 +
{{mm}} [http://dwarffortresswiki.org Official Wiki]
 +
{{mm}} [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=28829.0 Community Mods and Utilties List]
 +
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/975370/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 +
 
 +
==Availability==
 +
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| developer | https://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/ | DRM-free | Freeware. As of January 2024, the game is considered as the "Classic" version | | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | dwarf-fortress | Steam |  | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| itch.io | https://kitfoxgames.itch.io/dwarf-fortress | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 975370 | Steam |  | | Windows, Linux }}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} The Steam and itch.io versions have a custom premium tileset with graphics enabled by default, new music, and auto-updates. Additionally, the Steam version includes Steam Workshop integration.<ref name="steam and itch.io faq">{{Refurl|url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xwhi1KKp5QD9R4-euZ0JqRB0vHdNPqdBJXjIgp-yYHA/preview|title=Dwarf Fortress on Steam & itch.io FAQ|date=2019-03-13}}</ref>
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            =
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                = Game does not contain any microtransactions.
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Mods===
 +
====Lazy Newb Pack====
 +
{{ii}} [http://dwarffortresswiki.org/index.php/Utility:Lazy_Newb_Pack Homepage]
 +
{{++}} Bundles the game itself and includes many important custom tools made to make playing Dwarf Fortress easier.
 +
{{++}} Ships with some tilesets to improve the readability of gameplay.
 +
{{++}} Available for Windows, OS X, and Linux.
 +
 
 +
===Utilities===
 +
====DFHack====
 +
{{ii}} [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=139553.0 Homepage]  
 +
{{ii}} Acts as a framework for plugins and scripts that extend what one can do with Dwarf Fortress.
 +
{{++}} Its main uses are bug fixes and plugins that improve the interface.
 +
 
 +
==Game data==
 +
===Configuration file(s) location===
 +
{{Game data|
 +
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\data\init\}}
 +
{{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|game}}\prefs\}}
 +
{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|game}}/data/init/}}
 +
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|game}}/data/init/}}
 +
}}
 +
{{XDG|false}}
 +
 
 +
===Save game data location===
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{{note|Starting with the release of DF 50.x, the save folder appears to be moved up one folder (out of data).  This is true for installations downloaded from itch.io}}
 +
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\data\save\|{{p|game}}\save\}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|game}}/data/save/|{{p|game}}/save/}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|game}}/data/save/|{{p|game}}/save/}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 +
{{Save game cloud syncing
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|discord                  =
 +
|discord notes            =
 +
|epic games launcher      =
 +
|epic games launcher notes =
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|gog galaxy                =
 +
|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                    =
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|origin notes              =
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|steam cloud              = false
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|steam cloud notes        =
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|ubisoft connect          =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =
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|xbox cloud                =
 +
|xbox cloud notes          =
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}}
 +
 
 +
==Video==
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{{Video
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|wsgf link                  =
 +
|widescreen wsgf award      =
 +
|multimonitor wsgf award    =
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =
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|widescreen resolution      = true
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|widescreen resolution notes= Freely resizable window.
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|multimonitor              = true
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|multimonitor notes        = Requires spreading window across monitors.
 +
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 +
|ultrawidescreen notes      =
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|4k ultra hd                = true
 +
|4k ultra hd notes          = May need a third-party tileset or [[#Lazy Newb Pack|Lazy Newb Pack]] to see gameplay.
 +
|fov                        = n/a
 +
|fov notes                  =
 +
|windowed                  = true
 +
|windowed notes            = The SDL version can be resized, 'legacy' is locked to 80 by 25 tiles.
 +
|borderless windowed        = false
 +
|borderless windowed notes  =
 +
|anisotropic                = n/a
 +
|anisotropic notes          =
 +
|antialiasing              = n/a
 +
|antialiasing notes        =
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|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = true
 +
|vsync notes                =
 +
|60 fps                    = true
 +
|60 fps notes              =
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|120 fps                    = true
 +
|120 fps notes              = Limited by simulation speed.
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 +
|color blind                = hackable
 +
|color blind notes          = Colors are defined in config files, and colorblind sets are available.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
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{{Input
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|key remap                = true
 +
|key remap notes          = See "data/init/interface.txt"
 +
|acceleration option      = n/a
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|acceleration option notes =
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|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 +
|mouse menu                = hackable
 +
|mouse menu notes          = Some menus are mouse-enabled, and DFHack can provide additional mouse support.
 +
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
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|invert mouse y-axis notes =
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =
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|controller support        = false
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|controller support notes  =
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|full controller          = unknown
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|full controller notes    =
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|controller remap          = unknown
 +
|controller remap notes    =
 +
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 +
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 +
|invert controller y-axis notes=
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
 +
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4              = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
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|other button prompts notes=
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|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
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|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
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|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
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|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 +
}}
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==Audio==
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{{Audio
 +
|separate volume          = true
 +
|separate volume notes    =
 +
|surround sound          = n/a
 +
|surround sound notes    =
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|subtitles                = n/a
 +
|subtitles notes          = All speech is text-based.
 +
|closed captions          = n/a
 +
|closed captions notes    = Text announcements and all events are written in "gamelog.txt".
 +
|mute on focus lost      = false
 +
|mute on focus lost notes =
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|eax support              =
 +
|eax support notes        =
 +
|royalty free audio        = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      =
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        = 2.1
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
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|windows exe notes      = 64-bit since version 0.43.05.<ref name="v04305">[http://bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=159240 Dwarf Fortress 0.43.05 Released]</ref>
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = true
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 +
|macos arm app          = false
 +
|macos app notes        = 64-bit since version 0.43.05.<ref name="v04305" /> PowerPC support was removed after 0.31.12.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=110202.0|title=How to get version 0.31.12|date=2020-12-16}}</ref>
 +
|linux powerpc app      = false
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= true
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= true
 +
|linux arm app          = false
 +
|linux executable notes = 64-bit since version 0.43.05.<ref name="v04305" />
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            = FMOD
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        = FreeType 2
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            = SDL2
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        =
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      =
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==System requirements==
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Windows
 +
 
 +
|minOS    = XP SP3
 +
|minCPU  = Dual Core 2.4GHz
 +
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 +
|minHD    = 500 MB
 +
 
 +
|recOS    =
 +
|recCPU  = Dual Core 4.0+ GHz
 +
|recRAM  = 1 GB
 +
|recHD    =
 +
|recOGL  = 2.1
 +
|recSM    = 3.0
 +
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
 +
|notes    = {{ii}} Version 0.28.181.40d was the last version to support Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98 and PowerPC Macs.<ref name="dwarffortresswiki.org">http://dwarffortresswiki.org/index.php/40d:System_requirements</ref>
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = OS X
 +
 
 +
|minOS    = 10.6.3
 +
|minRAM  = 512 MB
 +
|minHD    = 100 MB
 +
 
 +
|recOS    =
 +
|recCPU  = 2.0+ GHz
 +
|recRAM  =
 +
|recHD    =
 +
|recOGL  = 2.1
 +
|recVRAM  = 128 MB
 +
|notes    = {{ii}} Version 0.28.181.40d was the last version to support Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98 and PowerPC Macs.<ref name="dwarffortresswiki.org">http://dwarffortresswiki.org/index.php/40d:System_requirements</ref>
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Linux
 +
 
 +
|minOS    =
 +
|minRAM  = 512 MB
 +
|minHD    = 100 MB
 +
 
 +
|recOS    =
 +
|recCPU  = 2.0+ GHz
 +
|recRAM  = 1 GB
 +
|recHD    =
 +
|recOGL  = 2.1
 +
|recVRAM  = 128 MB
 +
}}
  
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{{References}}
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[[Category:Mac Game]]
 
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[[Category:Linux Game]]
 

Latest revision as of 21:43, 9 January 2024

Dwarf Fortress
Dwarf Fortress cover
Developers
Tarn Adams
Publishers
Bay 12 Games
Release dates
Windows August 8, 2006
macOS (OS X) August 8, 2006
Linux August 8, 2006
Reception
Metacritic 93
OpenCritic 90
Taxonomy
Monetization Freeware, One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Top-down view
Controls Point and select, Menu-based
Genres Simulation, Building, Survival, Strategy
Art styles Pixel art
Themes Fantasy
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Dwarf Fortress on HowLongToBeat
Dwarf Fortress on IGDB
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Dwarf Fortress guide on StrategyWiki
Dwarf Fortress on MobyGames
Dwarf Fortress on Wikipedia

Dwarf Fortress is a singleplayer top-down view simulation, building, survival and strategy game.

Key points

Many bugs are fixed by third-party mods and hacks.
Extensive modding support by the community.
Many bugs and partially implemented features.

General information

Official Wiki
Community Mods and Utilties List
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Developer website
DRM-free
 Freeware. As of January 2024, the game is considered as the "Classic" version
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
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Windows
Linux
itch.io
DRM-free
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Windows
Linux
Steam
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Windows
Linux

Version differences

The Steam and itch.io versions have a custom premium tileset with graphics enabled by default, new music, and auto-updates. Additionally, the Steam version includes Steam Workshop integration.[1]

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions Game does not contain any microtransactions.

Essential improvements

Mods

Lazy Newb Pack

Homepage
Bundles the game itself and includes many important custom tools made to make playing Dwarf Fortress easier.
Ships with some tilesets to improve the readability of gameplay.
Available for Windows, OS X, and Linux.

Utilities

DFHack

Homepage
Acts as a framework for plugins and scripts that extend what one can do with Dwarf Fortress.
Its main uses are bug fixes and plugins that improve the interface.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\data\init\[Note 1]
Steam <path-to-game>\prefs\
macOS (OS X) <path-to-game>/data/init/
Linux <path-to-game>/data/init/
This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

[Note 2]

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\data\save\[Note 1]
<path-to-game>\save\[Note 1]
macOS (OS X) <path-to-game>/data/save/
<path-to-game>/save/
Linux <path-to-game>/data/save/
<path-to-game>/save/

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Freely resizable window.
Multi-monitor
Requires spreading window across monitors.
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
May need a third-party tileset or Lazy Newb Pack to see gameplay.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
The SDL version can be resized, 'legacy' is locked to 80 by 25 tiles.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Limited by simulation speed.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Color blind mode
Colors are defined in config files, and colorblind sets are available.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
See "data/init/interface.txt"
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Some menus are mouse-enabled, and DFHack can provide additional mouse support.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
All speech is text-based.
Closed captions
Text announcements and all events are written in "gamelog.txt".
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
OpenGL 2.1
ExecutablePPC 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
64-bit since version 0.43.05.[2]
macOS (OS X)
64-bit since version 0.43.05.[2] PowerPC support was removed after 0.31.12.[3]
Linux
64-bit since version 0.43.05.[2]

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio FMOD
Interface FreeType 2
Input SDL2

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP3
Processor (CPU) Dual Core 2.4GHz Dual Core 4.0+ GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 500 MB
Video card (GPU) 1 GB of VRAM
OpenGL 2.1 compatible
Shader model 3.0 support
Version 0.28.181.40d was the last version to support Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98 and PowerPC Macs.[4]
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.6.3
Processor (CPU) 2.0+ GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 100 MB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM
OpenGL 2.1 compatible
Version 0.28.181.40d was the last version to support Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98 and PowerPC Macs.[4]
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS)
Processor (CPU) 2.0+ GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 100 MB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM
OpenGL 2.1 compatible


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  2. ↑ Starting with the release of DF 50.x, the save folder appears to be moved up one folder (out of data). This is true for installations downloaded from itch.io

References